Persian vole

Persian vole
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Genus: Microtus
Subgenus: Microtus
Species: M. irani
Binomial name
Microtus irani
Thomas, 1921

The Persian vole (Microtus irani) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is only found in Iran.

References

  1. Kryštufek, B. & Amori, G. (2008). "Microtus irani". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2008. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 22 June 2009. Database entry includes a brief justification of why this species is of data deficient.


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